Management

Ivanka Trump’s Luxury Weekend In The Dominican Republic Cost Taxpayers $58,000

The first daughter stayed at a "six-star" resort in August.

Management

Potential Landmark Case Could Upend Major Civil Service Reform

Former supervisor says a 2017 VA firing law violates his constitutional rights.

Management

Trump Moves to Deport Vietnam War Refugees

The White House again wants to expel certain groups of protected immigrants, a reversal after backing away from the policy months ago.

Management

An Upheaval at the Ends of the World

Two new reports find that the North and South Poles face an “unprecedented” climate future.

Management

10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader

No one comes to this role fully prepared for the challenges.

Management

Congresswoman, Interrupted

President Trump’s interruptions of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi are part of a long tradition of men talking over female colleagues.

Management

NASA Continues Its Reign Atop Best Places to Work in Government

Partnership for Public Service notes “sharp drop” in several factors affecting federal employee satisfaction.

Management

New Consumer Bureau Chief Will Glean Priorities From Listening Tour

Kraninger cites data security and privacy as likely areas of focus.

Management

'I Am Proud to Shut Down the Government,' Trump Says During Fight with Democrats

The president and Democratic leaders make no progress over funding plans during on-air negotiations.

Management

Three Agencies Failed to Notify Congress of Lapses in Curbing Improper Payments

Treasury, Labor and Agriculture singled out as GAO proposed clearer White House guidance.

Management

How to Create a Culture of Fairness in Government

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows that some agencies have a lot of work to do.

Management

DHS Scales Back Troubled Contract Designed to Bring on More Border Agents

Agency makes adjustment after contractor brought on 0.2 percent of anticipated hires.

Management

Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Trump’s Workforce Orders, Justice Lawyers Argue

The administration says only the Federal Labor Relations Authority can review unions’ legal challenge. But the president has failed to nominate a general counsel, rendering it unable to function.

Management

Analysis: Why Trump Can’t Find Anyone to Be His Chief of Staff

Sure, the job is terrible—but that’s not new. What’s different is that this president can’t use the same leverage that predecessors such as George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton did.

Management

How To Deal With Naysaying Employees

Almost every team has one: the resident contrarian who takes issue with every plan.

Management

What You Need to Know Before Taking a Polygraph

Eliminate the stress from this security clearance screening test.

Management

Analysis: John Kelly Couldn't Fix the Trump Presidency

Under Kelly’s guidance, the White House functioned more effectively than it had during the tenure of his predecessor—yet it still remained unfathomably chaotic.

Management

The U.S. Plans To Stop Releasing Its Most Detailed Census Data

The Census Bureau is concerned about your privacy. Maybe a little too concerned.

Management

Americans Value Critical Thinking But Choose Not To Practice It

Only 25% of people are willing to regularly have debates with people who disagree with them, according to a new study.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Administration Removes Guidance Supporting Transgender Feds

Top diversity official calls the move a "shock to many" that was "hard for me as well."